Christian Education
Children's Ministry
Children's Ministry for children ages 3-12, will be held weekly during the 10:00am Sunday Service. During this time, we will study the weekly lesson through discussion, dramatic play, and craft making. The curriculum will be a mix of Liturgy of the Word and the catechesis of the Good Shepherd/Godly Play programs. This is a time for children to learn about Jesus and have some fun for a 45 minute period while their parents/guardians are in the 10:00am Family Service. The children will then return to their family in the church after the announcements, for the remainder of the service.
Children's RE 2011-2012
This year in addition to our Sunday Bible School, we will be having a class for older children (ages 7-12) to enhance their understanding of The Bible, Christian life, prayer, and Christian service. This class will be held every other Thursday, beginning on September 22 at 4:45 pm.
The curriculum selected for our class is Rock Solid. The program uses creative ways to live our faith such as dramatic plays, maps, charts, games/activities, and music. They will begin to understand time and the history of our religion.
Class Schedule 4:45-5:45 pm Thursdays-September 22, October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, December 1, December 15, January 12, January 26, January 26, February 9, February 23, March 8, March 22, April 5 and April 19
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Adult Christian Formation -Beginning September 28, 2011
Good Shepherd offers a series of studies for parishioners and the community at large at various times throughout the year. These studies range in length from one to seven sessions. Topics will vary and cover a wide range of subjects. Leading off in September: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Episcopal Church, but Were Afraid to Ask!!! Please check The Voice for dates and times.
EFM for Adults - Thursdays from 2 to 5 pm
EFM (Education for Ministry) is a program of theological education-at-a-distance of the School of Theology of the University of the South. Students sign up one year at a time for this four year program. It covers the basics of a theological education in the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy and theology. Students meet weekly, in seminars under the guidance of trained mentors. EFM is for the student who wants to dig deeper into the Christian faith. It trains you to think theologically, expands your faith and your understanding of our Christian heritage, and provides you with confidence to be Christ's minister.
